Definition: Based on the information present in the given passage, you need to write a correct answer to the given question. A correct answer is one that correctly and completely answers the question. Do not write answers that address the question partially or incorrectly. The correct answer must be contained in the given paragraph.
Input: Paragraph- Sent 1: Meridian National Corp. said it sold 750,000 shares of its common stock to the McAlpine family interests, for $1 million, or $1.35 a share.
Sent 2: The sale represents 10.2% of Meridian's shares outstanding.
Sent 3: The McAlpine family, which operates a number of multinational companies, including a London-based engineering and construction company, also lent to Meridian National $500,000.
Sent 4: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term.
Sent 5: The loan may be extended by the McAlpine group for an additional year with an increase in the conversion price to $2.50 a share.
Sent 6: The sale of shares to the McAlpine family along with the recent sale of 750,000 shares of Meridian stock to Haden MacLellan Holding PLC of Surrey, England and a recent public offering have increased Meridian's net worth to $8.5 million, said William Feniger, chief executive officer of Toledo, Ohio-based Meridian. 
Question: How many total shares of stock has Meridian sold to two companies recently?.
Output:
1,500,000 shares.